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Posted by: CptTripps Jan 4 2014, 04:14 PM

Ok...I feel better.


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Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 4 2014, 04:20 PM

Having fun yet?

Posted by: dlee6204 Jan 4 2014, 04:21 PM

Posted by: messix Jan 4 2014, 05:39 PM

that is a "nut" not a "bolt"

Posted by: CptTripps Jan 4 2014, 05:56 PM

Good point! (Edited the title.)

Although, there's a plastic stud that it goes with, so I WAS partially right.

It's still a royal PITA...

Posted by: PanelBilly Jan 4 2014, 06:01 PM

I'm putting off the retainer clip that holds the lighter in place. I fought it once already and it won

Posted by: Chris H. Jan 4 2014, 06:20 PM

Not easy going in or coming out are they? And the dang edges get kinda sharp too!

Posted by: r_towle Jan 4 2014, 06:33 PM

If your windshield is out, reach over the dash from the front of the car....
Still sucks, can't see it, but it was easier once that way....

Posted by: JRust Jan 4 2014, 06:37 PM

Yep nothing like using an open end wrench a 1/4 turn at a time. All the while that damn metal shelf there grabs you . I hate the suckers too

Posted by: r_towle Jan 4 2014, 06:39 PM

I love the fact that the title says it all...and we all know what he is cursing about.

Posted by: effutuo101 Jan 4 2014, 06:41 PM

Those suck!
Coming off or going on the result is the same. Cuts on your hands and wrists that leave your friends asking really awkward questions.

Posted by: timothy_nd28 Jan 4 2014, 06:43 PM

Posted by: CptTripps Jan 4 2014, 07:02 PM

In another thread, someone theorized that the beginning of the assembly line was that nut on a strung...and the entire car was built around it.

Posted by: barebrad Jan 4 2014, 07:05 PM

How funny! I was saying the exact thing today myself as I was installing my dash. Finally determined that child labor works best... Used one of my kids with small hands.

Posted by: pilothyer Jan 4 2014, 07:51 PM

BTDT

Posted by: messix Jan 4 2014, 08:41 PM

I had a friend that has little girly hands and arms do it for me.

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 4 2014, 08:53 PM

This type of wrench makes it easier! I also pry down the lower metal with a large screw driver and it make putting the nut back on much easier!



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Posted by: CptTripps Jan 4 2014, 10:20 PM

I have those...but can't find my 14mm!

Funny story about those wrenches. More than once, I've use the ratchet side to put ON a nut in a tight area, only to have the wrench be captive after I torque down on it.

Posted by: ruby914 Jan 4 2014, 10:27 PM

Only 8 more
Someone was telling me that it's not that hard. There must be a trick.

Posted by: RobW Jan 4 2014, 10:58 PM

Oh, that blows. There is a trick. Small hands and two wrists.

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 4 2014, 10:59 PM

If you don't, you haven't worked on a 914 yet ... I think it's a rite of passage ...

Posted by: RobW Jan 4 2014, 11:04 PM

Putting the inner nut on an exterior door handle, and fitting the airbox are honorable mentions....

Posted by: pneuhyde Jan 4 2014, 11:19 PM

"F$@k you! Stupid f-ing plastic nut!, You all know exactly what I'm doing, just from the title."
I couldn't agree with you more, and what is scarier is that I have NO IDEA how I am going to get that nut back on

Posted by: CptTripps Jan 4 2014, 11:39 PM

I got the whole dash out about 15min after I posted that. I keep thinking a "Pin" system would be better...

O-well.

Posted by: Mblizzard Jan 5 2014, 08:57 AM

I knew what you were saying! I am 6'4" and can easily palm a basket ball in each of my massive hands. Not a chance my hands were going in to some of those spaces. I took to drinking in the car while installing them! In the end I used a pair of screw drivers to put them back on. No child labor was available.

Posted by: rhodyguy Jan 5 2014, 09:12 AM

re-installing the nut that is above the gauge pod is even MORE fun than removing it. if you had skinny fingers about 12" long it would be a piece of cake.

Posted by: FourBlades Jan 5 2014, 04:10 PM

Someone should design a special socket for these.

Maybe a cut down socket on an extension?

I always lie on the floor and reach up to access them.

John

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 5 2014, 04:53 PM

1/4" ratchet ? short or medium socket or universal 13mm socket on short, medium or long extension ? If you can see it you can do it.
not fun but doable ; cursing is certainly helpful. 14 mm ?

Posted by: r_towle Jan 5 2014, 07:58 PM

You will LOVE putting it back in place even more than you could possibly imagine.

Posted by: rhodyguy Jan 5 2014, 07:58 PM

or not put it on.

Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 5 2014, 08:01 PM

That's why the "Ken" dolls were never anatomically correct... so my sister said...really...